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Selected Verse: Proverbs 8:2 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
Pr 8:2 |
King James |
She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
The full enumeration of localities points to the publicity and openness of Wisdom's teaching (see Pro 1:20 note), as contrasted with the stealth and secrecy and darkness which shroud the harlot's enticements Pro 7:9. |
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
High place - Where she may be best seen and heard. Paths - Where many paths meet, where there is a great concourse, and where travellers may need direction. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
In the places of the paths - בית נתיבת נצבה beith nethiboth nitstsabah, "The constituted house of the paths." Does not this mean the house of public worship? the tabernacle or temple, which stands a center to the surrounding villages, the paths from all the parts leading to and terminating at it? In such a place, where the holy word of God is read or preached, there in a particular manner does wisdom cry, and understanding lift up her voice. There are the warnings, the precepts, and the promises of eternal truth; there the bread of God is broken to his children, and thither they that will may come and take the water of life freely. |
9 In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night:
20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: